Humaira Begum

Queen consort of Afghanistan (1918-2002)
Person human Q465840
Humaira Begum
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Humaira Begum

Summary

Humaira Begum is a human[1]. She was born in Kabul[2]. She was born on July 27, 1918[3]. She passed away in Rome[4]. She died on June 26, 2002[5]. She worked as a consort[6]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (616 views/month, #7,146 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Humaira Begum was born in Kabul[2].
  • Humaira Begum passed away in Rome[4].
  • Humaira Begum was born on July 27, 1918[3].
  • Humaira Begum died on June 26, 2002[5].
  • Burial took place at Kabul[8].
  • Among Humaira Begum's spouses was Mohammed Zahir Shah[9].
  • A child of Humaira Begum was Princess Bilqis Begum of Afghanistan[10].
  • A child of Humaira Begum was Muhammad Akbar Khan, Crown Prince of Afghanistan[11].
  • A child of Humaira Begum was Ahmad Shah Khan, Crown Prince of Afghanistan[12].
  • A child of Humaira Begum was Princess Maryam Begum of Afghanistan[13].
  • A child of Humaira Begum was Prince Muhammad Nadir Khan of Afghanistan[14].
  • A child of Humaira Begum was Prince Shah Mahmud Khan of Afghanistan[15].
  • Humaira Begum held citizenship in Afghanistan[16].
  • Humaira Begum's professions included consort[6].
  • Humaira Begum held the position of Consort of Afghanistan[17].
  • Humaira Begum received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Humaira Begum received the Order of the Supreme Sun[19].
  • Humaira Begum received the Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].
  • Humaira Begum received the Order of the Precious Crown[21].
  • Humaira Begum's religion is recorded as Islam[22].
  • Humaira Begum is recorded as female[23].
  • Humaira Begum's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Humaira Begum's noble title is recorded as princess[25].
  • Humaira Begum's noble title is recorded as crown princess[26].
  • Humaira Begum's noble title is recorded as queen[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kabul[2], Humaira Begum… she was born on July 27, 1918[3].

Career and Affiliations

Humaira Begum worked as a consort[6]. She held the position of Consort of Afghanistan[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Order of the Supreme Sun[19], an order[30], in Kingdom of Afghanistan[31], founded in 1920[32]; Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], a grade of an order[33], in Germany[34]; and Order of the Precious Crown[21], an order[35], in Japan[36], founded in 1888[37].

Personal Life

Humaira Begum was married to Mohammed Zahir Shah[9]. Children include Princess Bilqis Begum of Afghanistan[10], b. 1932[38], of Afghanistan[39]; Muhammad Akbar Khan, Crown Prince of Afghanistan[11], 1933–1942[40], of Afghanistan[41]; Ahmad Shah Khan, Crown Prince of Afghanistan[12], 1934–2024[42], of Afghanistan[43], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[44]; Princess Maryam Begum of Afghanistan[13], 1936–2021[45], of Afghanistan[46]; Prince Muhammad Nadir Khan of Afghanistan[14], 1941–2022[47]; and Prince Shah Mahmud Khan of Afghanistan[15], 1946–2002[48]. Her religion is recorded as Islam[22].

Death and Burial

Humaira Begum died on June 26, 2002[5]. She passed away in Rome[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[49]. She is buried at Kabul[8].

Why It Matters

Humaira Begum ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (616 views/month, #7,146 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] She is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Humaira Begum born?

Humaira Begum's place of birth was Kabul[2].

Where did Humaira Begum die?

Humaira Begum passed away in Rome[4].

Who was Humaira Begum married to?

Humaira Begum's spouses include Mohammed Zahir Shah[9].

What did Humaira Begum do for work?

Humaira Begum worked as consort[6].

What awards did Humaira Begum receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18], Order of the Supreme Sun[19], Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], and Order of the Precious Crown[21].

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  11. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Medical condition photodermatitis
    Given name Humaira
    Spouse Mohammed Zahir Shah
    Family name Begum
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